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as in coming to
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as in holding out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulling through
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026 -
Closing out Commissioner’s Cup The Valkyries ended their 2026 Commissioner’s Cup run 5-2 with their only losses coming to the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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With sellers holding out for pre-rate-hike valuations and buyers unwilling to pay them, deal flow essentially froze.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Many buyers have already stopped holding out for a drop.—
Tim Maxwell,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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According to witnesses, a suspect dressed in all black was seen coming around the corner of the park between an apartment complex and a nearby business.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Despite her standout look, Harry stole the show, playfully sticking out his tongue while dressed in a coordinating green outfit that mirrored his mother’s.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Reid writhes in front of Zaman, sticking out his tongue in one take, running his hand down his body in another, all while a gigantic technocrane zooms overhead.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Argyle, a quiet community holding on to its rural roots, is at a crossroads with rapid growth and traffic congestion driving the need to widen FM 407, which goes through the town in southern Denton County.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Kaity Schultz's husband, Chris, said the road ahead will be long, but their family is holding on to hope.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Pulling through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulling%20through. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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